Associate, Project Development

Pivot Energy; Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Work-from-home stipend

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Pivot Energy is seeking a Project Development Associate to support solar project development efforts, site assessments, permitting document preparation, and coordination with landowners and third-party contractors. The role involves managing land use permits, public outreach, interconnection studies, and real estate support to advance multiple projects in the portfolio.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in renewable energy development, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in renewable energy development.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication with stakeholders of varying knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Support Developers and Directors of Project Development with a variety of tasks.
• Evaluate site viability via visits, desktop diligence, and permitting analyses.
• Assist in submittal documents for permitting authorities and land use processes.
• Organize projects, budgets, and records using Procore & Salesforce.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and manage meeting minutes and invoices.
• Attend community events and publish meeting notes.

Connaissances

Renewable energy dev

Public relations

Stakeholder comms

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Outils

Procore

Salesforce

Description du poste

Role Overview

The Project Development Associate will be involved in supporting project development efforts. The Associate will support solar site assessments for critical issues related to project development, as well as provide support for the preparation of permitting documents. The Project Development Associate will also support Developers and Directors in management of third-party contractors, preparation and execution of land use permits, public outreach, community meetings, land use hearings, interconnection studies, and critical real estate and landowner document support. There are many moving pieces to develop solar projects, and the ability to prioritize, multitask, effectively communicate, and remain highly organized is paramount.

Primary Responsibilities

• The Project Development Associate will be responsible for the following items, among others, and will be provided with the tools and resources to succeed and grow within the role.
• Support Developers and Directors of Project Development performing a wide variety of project development tasks with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Evaluate the viability of sites through site visits, desktop diligence review, local permitting process analysis, and review of various site conditions (i.e., environmental reports, geotech studies, topography surveys, grid compatibility, etc.)
• Meet with landowners, secure real property documents as needed, and assist with title commitment curative tasks
• Assist in identifying and creating necessary submittal documents for permitting authorities
• Organize projects and maintain files, budgets, and project records using Pivot's internal processes, databases, and project management software (Procore & Salesforce)
• Monitor utility interconnection portal communication and coordinate and respond to study deadlines
• Assist, support, and attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders; Plan community events, complete mailings to invite stakeholders, take notes during events, and produce and publish meeting minutes from events
• Coordinate with outside vendors such as civil and environmental consultants; produce meeting minutes and process invoices in accordance with work authorizations
• As needed, assist Developers and Directors of Project Development with other tasks related to project development

Required Competencies

• Minimum of 1- 3 years of experience in renewable energy development
• Excellent communication and public relations skills, and a positive attitude to enhance the company’s reputation through interpersonal interactions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders with varying knowledge of solar project concepts
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities
• Ability to travel up to 1/3 of the time, make own travel arrangements, and be self-reliant

Preferred Competencies

• Familiarity in all basic computer programs, Microsoft Office Suite, GIS Programs (particularly Google Earth, and project management programs (particularly Smartsheet and Salesforce
• Self-starter who can work with limited supervision, readily asks questions, and embraces tasks outside of their comfort zone
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes across a broad range of projects across a portfolio.
• Ability to anticipate project requirements and address long-lead time items to limit schedule slip
• Understanding of real estate title, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification

$70,000 - $85,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,0000-$85,000, depending on relevant experience, along with eligibility for the company’s substantial bonus plan and commission plan with a target bonus of 20% of annual salary (prorated in the first year based on start date).

Benefits

• Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
• Four weeks of vacation
• Company-paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
• Generous parental leave
• 401(k) matching (after vesting period)
• Work-from-home stipend for new employees
• Public transit reimbursement
• PTO for volunteering in the community
• Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
• Professional development and educational reimbursements

A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.

About Pivot

Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and families.

We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.

• Impact – We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet
• Balance – Put family first; work hard/have fun
• Determination – Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge
• Professionalism – Impress everyone we touch, be a team player
• Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally
• Kindness – Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT

At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other’s successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot.

Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.

EEO STATEMENT

Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.